He says that since the murder, he’s seen more police patrolling the area since, which he hopes will help the residents feel safe.

Dashurie Tahiri, a Loyola student, says that while the crime has surprised her, she knows she has it better than others in Chicago. “Compared to more southern neighborhoods [in Chicago] safety is not as much of an issue,” she says. “But it is still more of an issue than I expected coming in as a student in a college neighborhood.”

Alex Peterson, another Loyola student, says, “The fact that I should not have my headphones in and not have my hood up when I am walking means there is a safety issue, especially at night.”

Stephanie Meza, who works in the area, says, “I have not had any personal experience with crime but many of my co-workers have.”

Meza said that people often steal from the store she works in.

But others don’t worry about crime. Andrew Taylor says, “I feel that the CPD has an active presence, as well as LUCPD. I also feel like the neighborhood community is active, and when out and about, I never feel too far from anyone or out of earshot.”

Eden Radant says, “I have always felt safe and I have not had a personal experience regarding danger in the area.”